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Join the Spring Kick-Off Hybrid Meeting: Empowering Michigan Winegrape Growers
Published on April 3, 2025
This meeting is designed to empower Michigan winegrape growers with innovative practices and networking opportunities. -
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations
Published on April 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring. -
Updates to the 2025 Fruit Management Guide
Published on April 1, 2025
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2025 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154). -
Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025
Published on March 28, 2025
The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices. -
Irrigation is a valuable tool to mitigate the effects of weather variability
Published on March 26, 2025
According to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Irrigation Water Management Survey, irrigated farms and acreage in Michigan have increased significantly. -
Prevent planter pitfalls this spring
Published on March 26, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 3 for a discussion on planter set-up considerations with Jason Koning from Precision Planting. -
MSU Extension announces spring kick-off meeting for hop growers April 17
Published on March 24, 2025
Kick-off the 2025 hop growing season in style with MSU Extension with an informative Zoom meeting to kick off the hop growing season on April 17, 2025. -
Join MSU Extension and fellow hop growers for the MSU Hop Chat Series
Published on March 24, 2025
Join the hop community twice a month from May to August for in-season discussions of all things hop-related. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates
Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility. -
Calling all Michigan CSA farmers: We want to hear from you!
Published on March 24, 2025
If you sell food through a subscription model, we hope you'll consider taking the Michigan CSA Survey.